Italian cuisine
Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni
Indulge in creamy spinach and ricotta stuffed cannelloni, a delightful Italian twist on comfort food.
Elevate your lunch with our Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni, featuring tender pasta tubes filled with a lush blend of spinach and creamy ricotta. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of flavors and textures, complemented by a light tomato sauce and melted mozzarella topping. Serve it alongside a crisp green salad for a satisfying meal.
Method
- 1
First make the tomato sauce. Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the garlic for 1 min. Add the sugar, vinegar, tomatoes and some seasoning and simmer for 20 mins, stirring occasionally, until thick. Add the basil and divide the sauce between 2 or more shallow ovenproof dishes (see Tips for freezing, below). Set aside. Make a sauce by beating the mascarpone with the milk until smooth, season, then set aside.
- 2
Put the spinach in a large colander and pour over a kettle of boiling water to wilt it (you may need to do this in batches). When cool enough to handle squeeze out the excess water. Roughly chop the spinach and mix in a large bowl with 100g Parmesan and ricotta. Season well with salt, pepper and the nutmeg.
- 3
Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Using a piping bag or plastic food bag with the corner snipped off, squeeze the filling into the cannelloni tubes. Lay the tubes, side by side, on top of the tomato sauce and spoon over the mascarpone sauce. Top with Parmesan and mozzarella. You can now freeze the cannelloni, uncooked, or you can cook it first and then freeze. Bake for 30-35 mins until golden and bubbling. Remove from oven and let stand for 5 mins before serving.
FAQ
Is «Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni» gluten-free?
Yes. «Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni» is a gluten-free recipe, safe for celiac disease when you use certified gluten-free products.
How many calories and carbs are in a serving of «Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni»?
One serving has 513 kcal, 51.9 g carbs, 25.7 g protein and 21.4 g fat. The recipe makes 8 servings.
Is «Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni» suitable for gestational diabetes (GDM)?
Suitable for a carb-controlled diet. Carb load: высокая. This is not medical advice — with GDM, check with your doctor and glucose meter.